Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
NOTE: The hydraulic linkage is serviced as a complete assembly only. The individual components must not be serviced separately.
1. Tighten cap on clutch fluid reservoir (1) to avoid spillage during installation.
2. Position cylinders, connecting lines and reservoir in vehicle.
3. Insert clutch master cylinder (8) in dash panel.
4. Position reservoir (1) on dash panel and install reservoir screws. Tighten screws to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.).
5. Install nuts that hold clutch master cylinder to dash panel. Tighten nuts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Apply light coating of grease to the inner diameter of the master cylinder push-rod and the outer diameter of the clutch pedal pin (2).
7. Install clutch master cylinder push rod on clutch pedal pin. Secure rod with retaining clip.
8. Connect clutch pedal position switch connector (6) to wiring harness.
9. Raise vehicle.
10. Insert slave cylinder push (3) rod through clutch housing opening and into release lever. Be sure end of rod is securely engaged in release lever.
Check this before installing cylinder attaching nuts.
NOTE: If new clutch linkage is being installed, do not remove plastic shipping strap from the slave cylinder push rod. The strap will break on its
own upon first clutch application.
11. Install and tighten slave cylinder attaching nuts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
12. Install hydraulic fluid line (7) clip into the hole in the lower dash panel flange.
13. Verify that fluid line from master cylinder to slave cylinder is properly routed.
